<p>If you are new to sports betting, it can be overwhelming to see how much there is to sift through, even just to learn the basics of betting.</p>
<p>Whether you want to bet on a specific event like the Super Bowl, or you are a college basketball fan who wants to start betting on the teams and games that you follow throughout the season, there is a lot to learn.</p>
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<li><a href="https://www.bettingnews.com/sportsbooks/best-sports-betting-app-for-you/">Where can I place bets?</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.bettingnews.com/guides/moneyline-vs-spread-betting/">What kind of bets can I place?</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.bettingnews.com/guides/betting-odds/">How do I read betting lines?</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.bettingnews.com/sportsbooks/">What should I look for in a sportsbook?</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.bettingnews.com/guides/bonuses/">How do bonuses and promotions work?</a></li>
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<p>These are just a few of the questions that you may ask yourself and then ask Google as you try to get your feet wet.</p>
<p>That’s where we come in. In addition to the array of daily sports betting content that we provide to help you bet on games and events, from the <a href="https://www.bettingnews.com/nfl/">NFL</a>, <a href="https://www.bettingnews.com/nba/">NBA</a>, <a href="https://www.bettingnews.com/mlb/">MLB</a>, <a href="https://www.bettingnews.com/nhl/">NHL</a>, and beyond, we also have an ever-expanding section of guides that answer those questions and many more.</p>
<p>These guides may help novice bettors the most, but they are designed to help new bettors and experienced bettors alike.</p>
<h2>Get Started with Sports Betting</h2>
<p>What are some of the main things new bettors should know about how to bet, where to bet, and what to bet? Find out with this guide geared towards beginners, which covers odds, types of bets, major competitions and events, strategies, and more.</p>
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<li class="list-group-item"><a href="https://www.bettingnews.com/sports-betting-guides/sports-betting-basics-for-beginners/">Beginner’s Guide to Betting on Sports in 2025</a></li>
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<h2>Where Can I Place Bets?</h2>
<p>In this section, learn about the best sports betting sites available for wagering on your favorite sports, leagues, and events.</p>
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<li class="list-group-item"><a href="https://www.bettingnews.com/sportsbooks/">Best Online Sportsbooks</a></li>
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<h2>Sport Betting Bonuses, Promotions, and Perks</h2>
<p>Everyone loves rewards and free stuff, right?</p>
<p>Here, we go over the kinds of bonuses, VIP and rewards programs, boosts, and other perks that sportsbooks may provide.</p>
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<li class="list-group-item"><a href="/guides/bonuses/">What Are Sportsbook Bonuses and How Do They Work?</a></li>
<li class="list-group-item"><a href="/guides/rewards-loyalty/">Overview of Sportsbook Rewards and VIP Programs</a></li>
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<p>Once you learn the ins and outs of betting bonuses and perks, we suggest checking out our <a href="https://www.bettingnews.com/offers/">sportsbook offers</a> page, where you can find the latest bonuses from some of the <a href="https://www.bettingnews.com/usa-sportsbooks/">best sports betting sites for U.S. players</a>.</p>
<h2>Types of Bets</h2>
<p>There are many types of bets you can make, but in this section, we cover the basic types of bets and the basics about those types of bets.</p>
<h3>What is the Difference Between Moneyline &amp; Spread Betting?</h3>
<p>Most sports that you can bet on have some form of both moneyline and point spread betting.</p>
<p>There are some differences from sport to sport in how spreads are presented, but moneyline and spread bets are two of the three common types of bets that you can make on the outcome of an event.</p>
<p>What are moneylines and spreads? How does moneyline betting differ from spread betting? Is one better than the other? We answer those questions and more here.</p>
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<li class="list-group-item"><a href="https://www.bettingnews.com/guides/moneyline-vs-spread-betting/">Moneyline vs Point Spread Betting</a></li>
<li class="list-group-item"><a href="https://www.bettingnews.com/mlb/runline-betting/">MLB Run Line Betting</a></li>
<li class="list-group-item"><a href="https://www.bettingnews.com/nhl/how-to-bet-puck-lines-in-the-nhl/">How to Bet Puck Lines in the NHL</a></li>
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<h3>Over/Under Betting</h3>
<p>Over/under betting, also known as total betting, rounds out the three most common bet types across most sports.</p>
<p>While moneyline and spread betting involve the direct outcome of an event, over/under betting focuses on a part of the outcome.</p>
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<li class="list-group-item"><a href="https://www.bettingnews.com/guides/over-under/">Over/Under Betting Explained</a></li>
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<h3>Prop Bets</h3>
<p>Over/under betting is a popular part of prop betting, which is a way to bet on an event beyond betting on the moneyline, spread, or over/under for the event.</p>
<p>There are prop bets in many sports, but you will find the most prop betting options with the NFL and NBA. Many props are serious, but events like the Super Bowl have fun props that you can bet on.</p>
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<li class="list-group-item"><a href="https://www.bettingnews.com/guides/understanding-prop-bets/">Prop Betting 101: Understanding Prop Bets</a></li>
<li class="list-group-item"><a href="https://www.bettingnews.com/nba/betting-nba-player-props/">How to Bet NBA Player Props</a></li>
<li class="list-group-item"><a href="https://www.bettingnews.com/sports-betting-guides/mlb-prop-bets/">MLB Prop Bets Explained: Types, Strategies, and More</a></li>
</ul>
<h3>Futures Bets</h3>
<p>Futures bets allow you to take action on an outcome that will be decided later.</p>
<p>For example, the next NBA Finals is months away, but you can place bets on <a href="https://www.bettingnews.com/articles/nba/nba-championship-odds/">2024 NBA championship odds</a>.</p>
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<li class="list-group-item"><a href="https://www.bettingnews.com/guides/futures-bets/">What Are Futures Bets?</a></li>
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<h3>Parlays &amp; Teasers</h3>
<p>Are you interested in combining multiple bets to maximize your potential winnings? Here, you can learn about parlays and teasers, as well as same-game parlays, which are the new kid on the block.</p>
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<li class="list-group-item"><a href="/guides/parlays-teasers/">Explanation of Parlays and Teasers</a></li>
<li class="list-group-item"><a href="/guides/what-is-a-same-game-parlay/">What is a Same Game Parlay?</a></li>
<li class="list-group-item"><a href="/sportsbooks/best-same-game-parlay-sportsbooks/">Best Sportsbooks for Same Game Parlays</a></li>
</ul>
<h3>Live Betting</h3>
<p>Live bets, also known as in-play or in-game bets, are bets placed on events that are in progress. With modern mobile devices giving bettors the ability to place wagers from anywhere they have a connection, live betting has become especially popular in recent years. Learn about live betting here.</p>
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<li class="list-group-item"><a href="https://www.bettingnews.com/sports-betting-guides/live-betting/">Live Betting Explained</a></li>
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<h2>How Can I Bet on a Specific Sport or Event?</h2>
<p>While there are a lot of similarities in how you bet on various sports, there are betting markets specific to individual sports.</p>
<p>The same goes for betting strategy. There are tips and tricks that are universal no matter the sport, but there are also sport-specific strategies that can help give you an edge.</p>
<p>The below guides break down the basics of betting on a variety of popular sports, leagues, and events.</p>
<p>After perusing them, you will be able to bet on <a href="https://www.bettingnews.com/category/articles/nascar/">NASCAR</a> odds for the next race, <a href="https://www.bettingnews.com/nfl/odds/">NFL odds</a> for all of the biggest games this season, or even do some <a href="https://horses.bettingnews.com/">horse racing betting</a> for the most renowned horse race in the world, the Kentucky Derby.</p>
<h4>Guides to Betting on Specific Sports</h4>
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<li class="list-group-item"><a href="https://www.bettingnews.com/nfl-betting-guide/">NFL Betting Guide</a></li>
<li class="list-group-item"><a href="https://www.bettingnews.com/guides/nba-betting-guide/">NBA Betting Guide</a></li>
<li class="list-group-item"><a href="https://www.bettingnews.com/guides/mlb-betting-guide/">MLB Betting Guide</a></li>
<li class="list-group-item"><a href="https://www.bettingnews.com/guides/nhl-betting-guide-home-page/">NHL Betting Guide</a></li>
<li class="list-group-item"><a href="https://www.bettingnews.com/guides/college-football-betting-guide/">College Football Betting Guide</a></li>
<li class="list-group-item"><a href="https://www.bettingnews.com/guides/college-basketball-betting-guide/">College Basketball Betting Guide</a></li>
<li class="list-group-item"><a href="https://www.bettingnews.com/guides/wnba-betting-guide/">WNBA Betting Guide</a></li>
<li class="list-group-item"><a href="https://www.bettingnews.com/guides/nascar-betting-guide/">NASCAR Betting Guide</a></li>
<li class="list-group-item"><a href="https://www.bettingnews.com/guides/formula-1-betting-guide/">Formula 1 Betting Guide</a></li>
<li class="list-group-item"><a href="https://www.bettingnews.com/guides/tennis-betting-guide/">Tennis Betting Guide</a></li>
<li class="list-group-item"><a href="https://www.bettingnews.com/golf/how-to-bet/">Golf Betting Guide</a></li>
</ul>
<h4>Guides to Betting on Major Sporting Events</h4>
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<li class="list-group-item"><a href="https://www.bettingnews.com/nfl/super-bowl/">Super Bowl Betting Guide</a></li>
<li class="list-group-item"><a href="https://www.bettingnews.com/march-madness/">March Madness Betting Guide</a></li>
<li class="list-group-item"><a href="https://www.bettingnews.com/mlb/world-series/">World Series Betting Guide</a></li>
<li class="list-group-item"><a href="https://www.bettingnews.com/nba/finals/">NBA Finals Betting Guide</a></li>
<li class="list-group-item"><a href="https://www.bettingnews.com/horses/kentucky-derby/">Kentucky Derby Betting Guide</a></li>
</ul>
<h4>Best Sports Betting Sites</h4>
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<li class="list-group-item"><a href="https://www.bettingnews.com/nfl/nfl-betting-sites/">Best NFL Betting Sites</a></li>
<li class="list-group-item"><a href="https://www.bettingnews.com/ncaaf/college-football-betting-sites/">Best College Football Betting Sites</a></li>
<li class="list-group-item"><a href="https://www.bettingnews.com/nfl//super-bowl/super-bowl-betting-sites/">Best Super Bowl Betting Sites</a></li>
<li class="list-group-item"><a href="https://www.bettingnews.com/mlb/world-series/world-series-betting-sites/">Best World Series Betting Sites</a></li>
</ul>
<h2>Sports Betting Tips and Strategies</h2>
<p>Whether you are a casual bettor or a professional bettor, everyone wants to win more of their bets than they lose. These guides provide important information that will help maximize your chances to achieve short-term and long-term goals.</p>
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<li class="list-group-item"><a href="/guides/betting-odds/">How to Read Sports Betting Odds</a></li>
<li class="list-group-item"><a href="/guides/common-betting-mistakes/">Common Betting Mistakes Made by Beginners</a></li>
<li class="list-group-item"><a href="/guides/how-to-profit-long-term-sports-betting/">How To Win at Sports Betting</a></li>
</ul>
<h2>Sports Betting Terminology</h2>
<p>With any new endeavor, knowing basic and advanced terminology will go a long way. Learn more about popular sports betting terms and phrases below.</p>
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<li class="list-group-item"><a href="/sports-betting-glossary/">Sports Betting Glossary</a></li>
<li class="list-group-item"><a href="https://www.bettingnews.com/sports-betting-guides/buying-selling-points/">Buying and Selling Points in Sports Betting</a></li>
<li class="list-group-item"><a href="https://www.bettingnews.com/sports-betting-guides/laying-and-taking-the-points/">What Does It Mean to Lay or Take the Points in Sports Betting</a>?</li>
<li class="list-group-item"><a href="https://www.bettingnews.com/sports-betting-guides/line-movement/">Line Movement in Sports Betting</a></li>
<li class="list-group-item"><a href="https://www.bettingnews.com/sports-betting-guides/line-shopping/">Line Shopping in Sports Betting</a></li>
<li class="list-group-item"><a href="/guides/middling-bets/">How To Use Middling Bets</a></li>
<li class="list-group-item"><a href="/guides/hedge-bets/">When Should You Hedge Your Bets?</a></li>
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Eddie Griffin has been writing about and betting on sports for over a decade and has been with Betting News since 2021. For more of his thoughts on sports and sports betting, you can follow him on X, formerly known as Twitter.

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